Fans Believe They Just Found Drake’s Instagram Burner Account
Fans of Drake have spotted an Instagram profile called @quilteddiamonds that appears to be a new burner account, featuring 115 posts and a single follower – the rapper himself. The account’s minimal activity and exclusive connection to Drake have sparked speculation that it could be part of the promotional rollout for his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. The discovery follows a pattern of Drake using alternate accounts, most notably the "Plot Twist" page that released music and archival footage between 2024 and 2025. While the theory is unverified, the buzz underscores the artist’s knack for covert social‑media tactics.
SHINEDOWN's Upcoming 'Ei8ht' Album Was 'a Year And A Half In The Making': 'We Really Pushed Ourselves This Time Around'
Shinedown’s eighth studio album, “Ei8ht,” arrives on May 29 via Atlantic Records, featuring 18 tracks that the band describes as a double‑album. The record, a year and a half in the making, sees bassist Eric Bass taking the production helm,...
Rumblings of an iPod Resurgence—Young Music Listeners Look to Distance Themselves From Streaming
A noticeable resurgence of Apple’s discontinued iPod line is underway, driven largely by Gen Z listeners seeking a break from algorithm‑driven streaming and smartphone overload. Google Trends and eBay data show searches for classic iPods and iPod Nano up 25%...
How This Groovy 1976 One-Hit Wonder Reflected a Major Musical Shift Happening From the 1970s to 1980s
In 1976 Wild Cherry turned a casual audience comment into the hit "Play That Funky Music," capturing the seismic shift from hard‑rock to disco. The single surged to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and cracked the top ten in multiple...
Neil Young to Take Aim at Donald Trump on Next Chrome Hearts Album
Legendary singer‑songwriter Neil Young revealed he is recording a new Chrome Hearts album that directly attacks former President Donald Trump. The project already includes eight politically charged tracks, following recent anti‑Trump singles like “Big Crime.” Young also announced the cancellation...
Geoff Tate Shares First Taste of 'Operation: Mindcrime III'
Geoff Tate, former Queensrÿche frontman, released an audio teaser for his solo album Operation: Mindcrime III, confirming a May 3 release date and a March 20 drop of the lead single “Power.” The record will explore the untold backstory of the original album’s...
Willie Nelson Sets Return To The Road For April 2026
Willie Nelson announced his first headline tour of 2026, kicking off on April 22 in Birmingham, Alabama, and concluding on May 2 in New Braunfels, Texas. The six‑date spring run features his Family Band with Drayton Farley supporting all shows...
Lola Young Dazzles in Heartfelt Performance at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase
Lola Young, the British Grammy‑winning pop vocalist, opened Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at SXSW 2026 with a high‑energy 14‑song set. The performance marked her first U.S. appearance since a September collapse at the All Things Go festival and...
The ‘Insecure’ Move Sammy Hagar Pulled to Protect Van Halen From Being Overshadowed by Alice in Chains
Sammy Hagar, then front‑man of Van Hallen, feared the rise of grunge would eclipse the band’s glam‑rock image in the early 1990s. To counteract that anxiety, he invited Alice in Chains—grunge’s heaviest act—to open Van Hallen’s tour. The move not only assuaged...
EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I'm Not Rich, But I Make A Living Playing Guitar, And That's A Gift In Itself'
Gary Holt marks over four decades with Exodus, emphasizing that playing guitar remains his livelihood and passion. He reveals eclectic musical influences, from Adele to Prince, while staying rooted in classic rock. Exodus’s twelfth studio album, “Goliath,” drops on March 20...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/13/26)
Vice’s Noisey column spotlights three fresh hip‑hop and R&B tracks for the week of March 13, 2026, aiming to cut through the streaming overload. The picks include La Reezy’s socially‑charged “Respect Da Yungin,” the Michigan‑centric collaboration “The Big 3” by Rio Da Yung...
SIX FEET UNDER, SABATON, DEVIN TOWNSEND & More Added To Metal Injection's Top Tracks Of The Week
Metal Injection released its weekly Top Tracks playlist, featuring twelve new songs from a mix of veteran and emerging metal acts. Highlights include Six Feet Under’s “Unmistakable Smell Of Death,” Sabaton’s historically themed “Yamato,” and Devin Townsend’s “Enter The City.”...
After Her Baby Keem Breakout, Momo Boyd Is Ready for Her Solo Moment
Singer‑songwriter Momo Boyd, fresh from a high‑profile feature on Baby Keem’s “Good Flirts” with Kendrick Lamar, has dropped her solo single “Strong.” The track explores uneven “situationship” dynamics and mixes shoegaze‑style drums with 90s‑era alt‑rock influences inspired by The Cranberries. Boyd wrote...
Great South Bay Festival Unveils 2026 Artist Lineup: Gov’t Mule, My Morning Jacket, Little Feat, Sublime and More
Great South Bay Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, scheduled for July 23‑26 at Patchogue’s Shorefront Park. The four‑day event will feature 28 acts across jam, indie, roots‑rock, ska and reggae, headlined by Gov’t Mule, My Morning Jacket, Sublime and...
On This Day in 2006, These Punk Legends Issued a Two-Finger Salute to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—Accompanied...
On March 13, 2006 the Sex Pistols were slated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but deliberately skipped the ceremony. Instead they faxed a profanity‑laden letter denouncing the institution, which co‑founder Jann Wenner read to the audience. The band’s refusal underscored...
ELIAS SORIANO On Upcoming NONPOINT Album: 'The Overall Vibe Of The Record Is Very, Very Heavy'
NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano revealed that the band’s upcoming full‑length album will be markedly heavier, featuring new guitarist Jason Zeilstra’s layered textures. The record will include a handful of collaborations, notably with Skye Sweetnam of SUMO CYCO, and returns to...
UADA Release Cover of Rome’s “Der Brandtaucher”
Black metal band UADA released an acoustic cover of Rome’s neo‑folk track “Der Brandtaucher,” citing deep personal resonance. The cover serves as the final track preview for their forthcoming album Interwoven, due April 10 on Eisenwald Records, now available for pre‑order....
NEEDTOBREATHE Announces 2026 Summer Tour Dates
NEEDTOBREATHE announced The Long Surrender Tour, a 25‑date summer 2026 amphitheater run supporting their new album of the same name. The itinerary launches on August 12 at Saint Louis Music Park in Maryland Heights, Missouri and wraps on September 20 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in...
Dark Star Orchestra Announce Jam in the Sand Return for 2027 with Melvin Seals & JGB, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country...
Dark Star Orchestra announced the return of Jam in the Sand XIII, a multi‑day jam festival on Jamaica’s Royalton Blue Waters campus from January 12‑16, 2027, after a one‑year hiatus caused by hurricane‑related venue repairs. The lineup features DSO headlining...
Baby Queen Has Released ‘Feel Something’, Exploring the Thrill of a Forbidden Romance
Baby Queen released the single “Feel Something” through Insanity Records, marking the second track from her forthcoming, untitled second studio album. The song delves into the excitement of a forbidden romance, highlighting desire that overpowers common sense. It follows the...
Anitta Accuses Former Team Members of Leaking Shelved ‘Ta Na Mira’ Video From 2013
Brazilian pop star Anitta announced that a long‑shelved music video for her 2013 track “Tá Na Mira” was leaked online without her consent. The three‑minute clip, filmed in 2014, shows Anitta handcuffed in a gritty interrogation scene before breaking free...
Brandi Carlile Adds Summer & Fall North American The Human Tour Dates
Brandi Carlile announced a second North American leg of The Human Tour, adding 21 shows from August 13 to September 22, 2026. The itinerary spans the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West Coast, ending at San Diego's Rady Shell. A rotating...
Wiz Khalifa Shares Artists Who Inspired Him and Why the Newer Generation Deserves More Patience
Wiz Khalifa opened up about the hip‑hop canon that shaped his sound, naming East Coast heavyweights like Wu‑Tang, Nas, Biggie and the flamboyant Dipset crew as key inspirations. He credits Cam’ron’s daring flow and the lyrical depth of Talib Kweli,...
The Pretty Reckless Announce ‘Dear God’ World Tour
The Pretty Reckless announced a 31‑stop “Dear God” world tour in 2026 to promote their new album of the same name. The North American leg kicks off July 10 in Raleigh and runs through September 26, hitting venues such as...
Blinkink’s Léa Esmaili Directs ‘She Knows Too Much’ for Mac Miller and Thundercat
Blinkink has unveiled a mixed‑media animated music video titled “She Knows Too Much,” pairing late rapper Mac Miller with Thundercat under Ninja Tune for the latter’s forthcoming album. Directed by Léa Esmaili, the piece seamlessly blends 2D and 3D techniques, shifting...
Jack Johnson Offers Sneak Peek Of New Album, New Film
Jack Johnson is set to release a double album titled “Surfilmusic” on May 15 through Brushfire Records. The album doubles as the soundtrack to his new documentary of the same name, which premiered at SXSW and chronicles his journey from...
Good Kid Wrestle with Self-Worth on Their New Single ‘Cicada’
Toronto indie pop trio Good Kid released their new single “Cicada,” the final preview ahead of their debut album Can We Hang Out Sometime? scheduled for April 3, 2026. The track delves into self‑worth and personal growth, drawing on vocalist Nick Frosst’s insecurities...
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Welcome NICK SHABATURA As New Drummer
Corrosion of Conformity announced Nick Shabatura as its new permanent drummer, replacing Stanton Moore after a recommendation from Charlie Benante. The band is set to release the double‑album Good God / Baad Man on April 3, 2026, following the recent...
Stream Sweet Pill’s New Album Still There’s a Glow
Sweet Pill has released their new album *Still There’s a Glow* on Hopeless Records, a record that blends hook‑laden emo with introspective lyrics about personal limits and renewal. Frontwoman Zayna Youssef describes the project as intentional and honest, reflecting a...
Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia, Destin Conrad Headlining 15th Edition Of Blue Note Jazz Festival In New York
The Blue Note Jazz Festival marks its 15th edition, kicking off on June 1 in New York City. Headliners such as Ledisi, Durand Bernarr and Big Freedia join a roster that spans traditional jazz icons, contemporary R&B, and hip‑hop acts. The program runs...
“The Song Represents a Reckless Normalisation of a Dangerous Practice." Romania's Nu Metal-Styled Eurovision Song Contest Entry Choke Me Under...
Romania’s 2026 Eurovision entry “Choke Me,” performed by Alexandra Căpitănescu, has ignited controversy for lyrics that appear to glorify sexual strangulation. Campaigners against sexual violence have labeled the song reckless and are urging the European Broadcasting Union to disqualify it....
AT WAR Reteams With Legendary Thrash Producer ALEX PERIALAS For New Album
Virginia‑based thrash veterans AT WAR have announced a new studio album produced by legendary metal engineer Alex Perialas, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of their debut “Ordered To Kill”. The record, featuring new guitarist Rick Gress and completed tracking with vocalist/bassist Paul Arnold and...
Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Bring Together All-Star Band For ‘The Offering’
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. have assembled an all‑star ensemble to record their new album, The Offering, which drops on May 1 via Floki Studios. The eight‑track project, featuring a single titled “The Way We Rise,” grew out of informal basement writing...
Holly Humberstone Has Shared ‘Cruel World’, a Song About the Pain of Long-Distance Love
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone released “Cruel World”, the lead single from her second album arriving April 10. The track explores the emotional turbulence of long‑distance love, which Humberstone calls her favorite song yet. A Victorian‑theatre‑styled video directed by Silken Weinberg visualizes...
James Blake Has Lined up a UK and European ‘Trying Times’ Tour, Including Brixton Academy
British singer‑songwriter James Blake announced a UK and European leg of his “Trying Times” tour, kicking off at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on June 29. The tour follows his North American shows and coincides with the release of his new...
Nas Is The Fifth Face Of CLASH 133
Nas is featured as the fifth face of CLASH 133, marking a milestone for both the artist and the publication. The legendary rapper teams up with iconic producer DJ Premier on his new album “Light‑Years,” a project that pays homage to hip‑hop’s...
Jaakko Eino Kalevi Returns With New Single ‘Black Diamond’
Finnish musician Jaakko Eino Kalevi has issued an eight‑minute single titled “Black Diamond,” his first release since the album Chaos Magic. The track reworks the 1990s Stratovarius power‑metal anthem into a baroque‑infused, synth‑driven mini‑epic that nods to prog group Goblin,...
Drug Church Face Reality on “Pynch”
Drug Church has released “Pynch,” their first single since 2024’s Prude, presenting a love‑themed track that urges listeners to face reality. The video, directed by Elliott Ingham, offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the band on tour. The release coincides with...
Kacey Musgraves, James Blake, Kim Gordon, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
This week’s music roundup spotlights Kacey Musgraves’ sultry single “Dry Spell,” James Blake’s orchestral closer “Just a Little Higher” from his first independent album, and Kim Gordon’s genre‑bending “Busy Bee,” which fuses trap beats with grunge textures. The list also...
SANTOS BRAVOS Introduce Their Dual Identity With Debut EP ‘DUAL’
HYBE Latin America’s five‑member group Santos Bravos released their debut EP DUAL, a six‑track project that juxtaposes the “Santo” side of Latin pop warmth with the “Bravo” side of reggaeton and Brazilian funk club energy. The EP includes breakout single...
Hear JAY WEINBERG’s Ruthless Collab with CODE ORANGE Offshoot NOWHERE2RUN
Jay Weinberg, fresh from his departure from Suicidal Tendencies, has dropped the second track of his solo collaboration series, "Drone Operator," featuring Code Orange off‑shoot NOWHERE2RUN. The aggressive hardcore‑infused single showcases Weinberg on drums, guitar, bass and vocals, while Jami...
Margo Price Covers Neil Young With Ny Oh & Kendall Robbins In Los Angeles
Margo Price performed at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, supporting her 2025 album Hard Headed Woman. The show featured opening acts Ny Oh and Kendall Robbins, who later joined Price for a striking rendition of Neil Young’s “After The Gold Rush.” The...
TRIXTER's 'Phenomenal' New Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In Early 2027: 'Everybody Is Gonna Be Blown Away'
TRIXTER guitarist‑vocalist Steve Brown confirmed the band’s new studio album is about 75% finished, with 14‑15 songs in the pipeline. The record is slated for an early 2027 release and will be paired with a documentary chronicling Brown and bassist...
Mogwai’s Barry Burns Soundtracks New Film Everybody To Kenmure Street
Barry Burns, guitarist and keyboardist for Scottish post‑rock legends Mogwai, has provided the full soundtrack for the award‑winning documentary *Everybody To Kenmure Street*. The film, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, chronicles the eight‑hour stand‑off in Pollokshields after a Home Office dawn raid...
RUSH Release Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Edition
Rush has unveiled an expanded 40th‑anniversary reissue of *Grace Under Pressure*, offered in both vinyl and CD box‑set formats. The Super Deluxe Edition features a 2025 remaster, an alternate Terry Brown mix, a 1984 Toronto live recording, and Dolby Atmos...
Did GHOST Just Kill FRATER IMPERATOR?
Swedish metal act Ghost released the 25th chapter of its ongoing saga, which appears to end with the on‑stage death of the Frater Imperator persona. Frontman Tobias Forge used the moment to discuss his creative exhaustion, describing the band as a...
The First Female MC: How Sha-Rock Became The First Woman To Rock The Mic
Sha‑Rock, born Sharon Green, is widely recognized as hip‑hop’s first female MC, breaking into a male‑dominated scene in the early 1980s. She joined The Funky 4 + 1, delivering verses on pioneering recordings and becoming the first woman recorded on a rap single....
Club D’Elf Reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Bird Song,’ Announces ‘Loon & Thrush’ Album
Club d’Elf announced their tenth‑track album *Loon & Thrush* will drop on April 10 via Royal Potato Family. The Boston collective unveiled a Moroccan‑infused rendition of the Grateful Dead’s “Bird Song” as the album’s opening track. Recorded live in the studio with minimal...
SABATON Launch New Single "Yamato" In Collaboration With World Of Warships
Swedish metal band Sabaton has released a new single titled “Yamato,” accompanied by a cinematic music video and exclusive in‑game content for the naval‑warfare title World of Warships. The collaboration, the second with Wargaming after the 2019 “Bismarck” tie‑in, adds...
Drain Raised Almost $40,000 to Help Immigrant Families By Selling Their Anti-ICE Shirt
Hardcore band Drain launched an anti‑ICE shirt campaign that sold roughly 2,000 units in a single weekend, generating a $39,955 check for the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County’s Supporting Immigrants fund. Vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro hand‑delivered the donation, earmarking the money...